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Machu Picchu
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Aguas Calientes
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Puyupatamarca
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ACTIVE
CULTURAL DISCOVERY
NATURE & WILDLIFE
RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
LATIN AMERICA PERU
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Huinay Huayna Pass 3650m Pass 3950m
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Trip Notes Reference: PI visit www.adventurecompany.co.uk
Dates & Prices per person*
2009 Inc. flights Land Only Thu 30 Apr - Sun 10 May £1,499 £799 Thu 18 Jun - Sun 28 Jun £1,799 £899 Thu 23 Jul - Sun 02 Aug £1,799 £899 Thu 06 Aug - Sun 16 Aug £1,799 £899 Thu 20 Aug - Sun 30 Aug £1,799 £899 Thu 17 Sep - Sun 27 Sep £1,599 £849 2010 Inc. flights Land Only Thu 29 Apr - Sun 09 May £1,649 £899 Thu 17 Jun - Sun 27 Jun £1,959 £999 Thu 22 Jul - Sun 01 Aug £1,959 £999 Thu 05 Aug - Sun 15 Aug £1,959 £999 Thu 19 Aug - Sun 29 Aug £1,959 £999 Thu 16 Sep - Sun 26 Sep £1,699 £899 Plus Local Payment of US$350 (approx. £180) *
Single room option from £50 For Insurance details see page 176 These prices are a guide and are subject to change in line with our pricing policy detailed in the essential reading at the back of the brochure. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date prices. FLIGHTS Flights with Continental Airlines via Houston from London Gatwick. Flight schedules and preferred airlines can change.
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MT VERONICA
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Dead Woman's Pass 4200m
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To/From Cusco
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Ollantaytambo
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THE INCA TRAIL
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LIMA
The Inca Trail is one of the world's finest trekking routes and one of the most famous. It offers an incredible mix of fantastic mountain views, different ecosystems and fascinating ruins. Having spent a couple of days in Cusco, you'll head out onto the trail, soon to catch your first breathtaking view of the lost city of Machu Picchu. How's that for the perfect answer to the question what did you do last week?'
Trip Extensions Titicaca and Galapagos
Extension Reference: PIT Why not extend your holiday with a visit to Lake Titicaca to see the amazing reed islands of the Uros people. Day 1-8 As main itinerary 9 Cusco 10 Train to Puno 11 Full day at Lake Titicaca; Taquile Island & Uros Floating Islands 12/14 Fly to London via Lima Price including extension from £1,844* It is also possible to extend your trip with a visit to the Galapagos Islands (reference PIG) for some incredible wildlife. Please see page 32 for details.
Itinerary
Day 1 Fly to Lima. Day 2/3 Cusco Fly to Cusco; a mix of organised sightseeing and free time allows you to explore the city and Inca ruins, and to enjoy the mountain biking and hiking in the Sacred Valley. Day 4 Ollantaytambo Visit the ruins of the ancient Inca fortress at Ollantaytambo, before making your way to the start of the Inca Trail. Day 5-7 Inca Trail The trek along old Inca pathways is a memorable experience. Filled with ruins and sweeping mountain views this is undoubtedly the highlight of any visit to Peru. Day 8 Machu Picchu From your first views at the Sun Gate to the time you spend wandering the ruins themselves, the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is a breathtaking sight. After your visit to the ruins you return to Cusco to relax before your journey home. Day 9-11 Overnight flight to London via Lima.
Factfile
Essentials This is an active trip; the 4-day Inca Trail Trek is graded moderate to demanding and is porter-assisted. You may walk up to 7 hours a day, so some fitness training before the trip is beneficial. Transport Minibus, plane, on foot, bus Accommodation Hotels (4nts), camping (3nts), basic hotel (1nt) Meals included 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners
Cusco Average Daily Max Temp ŚC 20 15 10 5 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 5 5 5 7 8 9 9 9 7 7 7 5 Average Daily Hours of Sunshine Average Monthly Rainfall (mm) 200 150 100 50 0
Responsible Tourism
We adhere to a strict porter protection policy and ensure that our impact on the trail is minimal. £5 per booking is donated to SOS Children to help with community-based projects.
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